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Meet the Full HD, touchscreen wonder that's ultra-light, yet ultra-loaded. Wrapped in thin, durable carbon fiber, it even packs our latest Full HD TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with more brilliant color than ever before. Add an ultra-fast solid state drive, a comfortable, infinite palm rest design, plus long battery life and two pounds has never looked this good - or done so much.

Ultra-light with durable carbon fiberWith uncompromising attention to detail and a passion for design, the VAIO Pro 11 is an expertly engineered and extremely durable and weighs only 1.92 lbs. The carbon fiber construction keeps it light but also helps protect it from the rigors of the road. The palmrest was created for maximum comfort while typing so your hands will feel less stress will keyboarding for long periods of time.

More brilliant color than everThe 11.6" Full HD 1920 x 1080p touchscreen LCD with TRILUMINOS Display for mobile creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors - just the way you want to see them. Thanks to a new-generation technology that makes colors purer and more distinct with a wider color range, giving images a heightened sense of depth. Equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle - perfect for giving an important presentation or watching the latest blockbuster hit. And with the X-Reality for Mobile video quality is vastly improved making that blockbuster hit look even more sharp.

On the cutting edge of SSD technologyGet quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

High Speed Wireless Internet - 802.11acEmpower your creative vision with editing options for every user level, and turn ordinary snapshots into something spectacular. Easily organize, edit, and create brilliant photos to share via print, the web, Facebook, and more. New effects include Zoom Burst, which brings dramatic action to your photos; Photo Puzzle, which gives a fun puzzle effect; and Old Photo Restore, which helps you fix an old or worn photo.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 12Empower your creative vision with editing options for every user level, and turn ordinary snapshots into something spectacular. Easily organize, edit, and create brilliant photos to share via print, the web, Facebook, and more. New effects include Zoom Burst, which brings dramatic action to your photos; Photo Puzzle, which gives a fun puzzle effect; and Old Photo Restore, which helps you fix an old or worn photo.

Night ShiftPractical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony's vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.

All-Day MobilityEnjoy all day mobility and long battery life with VAIO Pro. With the optional large capacity sheet battery, you leave behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching seamlessly to the bottom of the laptop and by operating in tandem with it, you'll enjoy up to double the battery life - helping to keep you unplugged longer.

Rapid WakeWith Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Whether you are done working for the day or just heading out to get some coffee, simply close the lid to put your PC into sleep mode. Then, when you're ready to start again, resume in two seconds with your data safe and secure. If you are unplugged, don't worry about draining your battery. Your PC can stay in sleep mode for days.

ClearAudio+ SoundClearAudio+ mode allows you to effortlessly enjoy audio quality that is distinctly Sony. One simple operation activates the perfect sound settings for your music and video. With Sony's unique sound processing technologies and you'll hear dynamic bass and soaring highs with less distortion for an unmatched music and movie experience.

Voice ControlTurn your talk into text and make virtually any computer task easier and faster. The VAIO Pro 11 is equipped Dragon Speech Recognition Software and dual array microphones to capture your voice letting you use simple voice commands to control many of the popular programs you use every day at home, work - and beyond.

A touch of sharingQuickly share music and URLs with compatible devices. See the same website that's on your smartphone from your VAIO PC. With NFC (Near Field Communication), it all happens by simply tapping compatible devices together on the touch icon. Connecting devices has never been this easy.

Simple multi-gesture touchpadThe multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. Swipe in from the right to reveal charms or return to the start screen. Swipe in from the left to switch to your last used app.

The handiest port aroundForgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don't forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

ArtRage StudioArtRage Studio is a stylish, intuitive painting and drawing package that makes it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. Its wide range of artistic tools lets you get right down to the creative process without forcing you to learn complex or technical controls.

VAIO Movie CreatorQuickly and easily make a movie just the way you like it from your own photos or videos. Enhance your movies with your choice of 45 design themes and music. VAIO Movie Creator adds the transitions and effects automatically so your movie looks polished and professional. Once your movie is ready, share it on Facebook, YouTube, or other social networking and video sharing sites.

Sony's Media AppsExperience your content like never before with Sony's Media Apps. We bring together the very best of Sony's state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. You get seamless connectivity across all of your compatible Sony devices to your content. Share and play with your content as you choose. Quick and easy access to content stored locally, on DLNA servers, or from PlayMemories Online.

PC tune-ups and maintenance made easyWith the newest version of VAIO Care software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.

Award winning serviceThere's nothing "standard" about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO computers. Case in point: To give our customers the ultimate in speedy and convenient service, when possible we'll come to you to repair your PC for a variety of issues.18 Not many other manufacturers offer in-home service, and this is one of the reasons why Sony was awarded as the Tech Support Showdown Winner 2 years in a row by Laptop Magazine.